Goldsmith Sporting Goods Vintage Baseball Ad from 1942
The Goldsmith Sporting Goods advertisement from the 1942 Sporting News Baseball Record Book highlights the Goldsmith Official League Ball No. 97, which was adopted by 17 professional baseball leagues in 1941. The ad emphasizes the ball's consistent performance, quality, and universal satisfaction among players and leagues. It features signatures from various league presidents including Tom Fairweather of the Three I League, H.L. Gray from the Florida State League, and J.P. Wells representing the B-State League, among others. Other notable leagues mentioned include the Southeastern League, Northern League, and the Southern Association. The advertisement asserts that the No. 97 ball complies with organized professional baseball specifications, indicating its widespread acceptance and reliability in the sport. The P. Goldsmith Sons, Inc. is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the product is manufactured.